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12/29/04 - Dungeon Crawl Classics #13: Crypt of the Devil Lich is now available as a PDF e-book from www.rpgnow.com. You've probably heard about this module. Ten dungeon designers helped produce this beautiful death trap, which is destined to become a legend. It was used in the First Annual Dungeon Crawl Classics Open Tournament at Gen Con Indy 2005, and is now available for your home use -- at least in the PDF edition. The print edition is still a month away from being available, but we're releasing the PDF within 2004 in order to qualify for certain awards. We really think it's that good!
12/21/04 - The Redwood Scar is now available! The first Blackmoor module since 1987, this exciting adventure takes players to Dave Arneson's Blackmoor, the First Fantasy Campaign, on an epic quest through the depths of the terrible Redwood Forest.
12/19/04 - We have uploaded a new mech schematic for DragonMech (104K PDF). This full-page version is for larger mechs, and includes space for tracking crew stats and other info. It's the same schematic sheet that will be featured in the upcoming Mech Manual.
12/15/04 - While you're enjoying the Green Gods download we just posted for Primeval Groves, you can also check out the Primeval Groves errata.
12/12/04 - We've uploaded The Green Gods, a free web enhancement for Primeval Groves. This 6-page article explores the gods of the vegetable folk, including new domains for plant-based spellcasters! (2.2 MB PDF)
12/4/04 - The Complete Guide to Dragonkin is off to the printer, and it's wicked-cool. Here's a dragonkin art gallery showing off some of the new concepts presented within!
12/2/04 - Happy Holidays from Goodman Games! We have some special holiday offers for all the good little boys and girls, including discounted bundle packs, freebies with every order, and a sale on our PDF e-books. Check out our store for more details!
11/28/04 - We've posted details on our February releases: the Complete Guide to Fey and the long-awaited 3.5-edition reprint of Dungeon Crawl Classics #1: Idylls of the Rat King!
11/21/04 - Want to learn more about the Dungeon Crawl Classics line? We've uploaded a PDF preview of Dungeon Crawl Classics #12: The Blackguard's Revenge. This preview covers the first third of the module. To view it, click here! (4.3 MB PDF)
11/17/04 - Dungeon Crawl Classics #12: The Blackguard's Revenge is now in stores! This adventure sends the heroes against an ancient blackguard and his undead legions as they seek to avenge a centuries-old grudge against an order of paladins. Can your characters uncover the secrets of the paladins' catacombs before the blackguard does?
11/10/04 - Dungeon Crawl Classics fan Ken McCutchen has created a mailing list for fans of the Dungeon Crawl Classics series. Click here to learn more!
11/7/04 - The Complete Guide to Vampires includes rules for new vampires like the rage-filled inferno vampires and the charming moglet vampires. We've posted a free web enhancement with even more examples: an inferno vampire minotaur, and a moglet vampire nymph! (312K PDF).
11/2/04 - The reviews for Geek Wars are starting to roll in -- and they're good! Rpg.net gives it 4.5 stars out of 5 and says "the game is fun and funny" -- read the review!
10/31/04 - Last week we mentioned the delay of Dungeon Crawl Classics #13: Crypt the Devil Lich (now scheduled for January). Well, here's the good news: we're delaying it so we can make it awesome. Here's a sneak peak at some of the amazing color art this module will feature...
10/27/04 - Goodman Games has moved! Here is our new mailing address: Goodman Games
10/24/04 - We've updated our release schedule through January. We've got some great games on the way: Complete Guide to Dragonkin, Dungeon Crawl Classics #14: Dungeon Interludes, and Geek Wars Deck 2: Miniatures Wargamers!
10/20/04 - More news on Geek Wars! Everyone's favorite gaming magazine Knights of the Dinner Table has published an article about the game. You can find creator Richard Iorio's design notes in the "Under the Hood" feature of KODT #95 (page 58, if you have one handy). We've also set up a Geek Wars mailing list for bragging about your Geek Wars army! You can join it here:
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10/17/04 - The DragonMech Mech Manual is coming. We've got good news, and bad news. The bad news first: It's delayed until December. We've been picking nits to get the layout absolutely perfect, so the delay is our fault. But the good news is it looks great! We've posted a Mech Manual art preview to show you...
10/10/04 - Interested in learning more about Geek Wars? Download the Demo Kit! The Demo Kit has the rules plus enough cut-out cards to play 13 hands. (1.6 MB PDF).
10/6/04 - Geek Wars is now available! This hilarious 2-player card game is a tongue-in-cheek look at the fun side of gaming. It's Jim Con and the role players are trying to take table space from the wargamers! With Geek Wars, you decide who wins, but strategy, luck, and deck building all play a part! Learn more about Geek Wars...
10/3/04 - Dungeon Crawl Classics #1, #2, and #3 are sold out. Here's what we'll be doing with them...
9/29/04 - More Blackmoor is on the way! The Redwood Scar, the first adventure for Dave Arneson's Blackmoor, is scheduled for November release. We've just posted an art gallery and the latest cover design -- see it here!
9/26/04 - Here are a couple third-party projects that might interest Goodman Games fans...
9/19/04 - And still more freebies! We've uploaded the mech schematic sheet from Shardsfall Quest and the DragonMech pregen characters used at Gen Con to our Free Materials page.
9/15/04 - Now available: the 2004 Goodman Games catalog. This is the same one that you saw at Gen Con, or received via mail if you're on our mailing list. It covers a few cool tidbits not announced anywhere else... Click here to download (2.2 MB PDF).
9/12/04 - More freebies! We've added a Blackmoor character sheet and a DragonMech mech stats calculator to our Free Material page.
9/9/04 - We've posted details of our November releases:
9/6/04 - We have a ton of new products hitting stores this week and next. Here's a quick rundown of what to look for at your local store!
9/1/04 - We've posted a free web enhancement for Dungeon Crawl Classics #11: The Dragonfiend Pact. It describes the hamlet of Welwyn, where The Dragonfiend Pact is set. You can find it on our Free Materials page.
8/29/04 - Well, another Gen Con is done, and more new products are in the pipeline! We've posted a Gen Con wrapup to our forums with some of the highlights of the show. But first we have to give a big shout-out: thank you to all the wonderful fans who came by our booth and participated in the Dungeon Crawl Classics Open Tournament, which was an absolute blast. And we'd be remiss if we didn't honor the accomplishments of the tournament winners right here on the front page! Without further ado, the top-scoring team in the First Annual Dungeon Crawl Classics Open Tournament was The Josh O'Connor Experiment, starring original members Josh O'Connor-Rose, Mark Karay, Juan Burriel, Michael Maenza, Dustin Short, and Matthew Filla, and last-round substitutes Andrew Brogan and Tom Caudron. The second place team was Clan Yeoman, starring Samir Shamma, Dave Stanford, Tim Buckley, Dan Adams, Nicol Roell, and Riyal Shamma. The top-scoring individual (who will receive an original character portrait by Erol Otus) was Dan Adams of Clan Yeoman. The 2nd-place individual (who will receive original art from Dungeon Crawl Classics #1) was Michael Maenza of The Josh O'Conner Experiment. Congratulations to everyone for a great tournament! 8/20/04 - For those of you in the Dungeon Crawl Classics tournament, here are the results of round one. The four teams advancing to round two are as follows:
8/15/04 - We're off to Gen Con! Come find us at booth 1322. See you there! For those of you who aren't going, here's something to read while we're away: Silven Crossroads' review of Dave Arneson's Blackmoor, which is premiering at Gen Con.
8/11/04 - We've posted details on our October release: Dungeon Crawl Classics #12: The Blackguard's Revenge. 8/8/04 - Goodman Games has been nominated for two Gen Con ENnie Awards. The first is Best Publisher, a huge honor. The second is Best Adventure, for Dungeon Crawl Classics #5: Aerie of the Crow God. If you think we deserve these awards, please vote for us in the ENnies voting booth!
8/1/04 - Only a few more weeks until Blackmoor! Here's the next preview: a selection of regents and rascals, the iconic NPCs of Blackmoor. Click here to download (2.5 MB PDF).
7/31/04 - More fan freebies for Broncosaurus Rex! You can find them on the Free Materials page...
7/25/04 - We've posted another preview for Blackmoor, this one covering magic. Learn more about the powerful spell focus and its role in the world of Blackmoor! Click here to download (2.4 MB PDF).
7/21/04 - New for DragonMech players: a downloadable DragonMech character sheet (200K PDF).
7/18/04 - More DragonMech previews! Check out this preview of the Mech Gallery, where you can see what the mechs of DragonMech look like! (2.5 MB PDF)
7/11/04 - It's everybody's favorite time of the month: new releases time! We've got three great new books available now: DragonMech, Dungeon Crawl Classics #8: Mysteries of the Drow, and Complete Guide to Rakshasas. We've updated the previews for each book -- check them out, then look for them at your local game store!
7/8/04 - For the first time, Dave Arneson's Blackmoor can be seen by the public! We've put together a special preview of the first chapter that is now available for download (2.7 MB PDF)!
7/5/04 - DragonMech will be in stores next week! Here's preview #3: the first part of the mechs chapter, which introduces you to the mechs of DragonMech and shows the basics of construction. Click here to download (1.5 MB PDF).
6/27/04 - Blackmoor is off to the printer and on track for a Gen Con release! If you want to be one of the first to get your hands on this beauty, be sure to place your preorder now!
6/23/04 - We've posted details on our September releases. In addition to the previously announced Blackmoor, we're also releasing a $2 module! That's right, Dungeon Crawl Classics #11: The Dragonfiend Pact will cost only two dollars. If you're new to the DCC line, this will be a great chance to find out what it's all about!
6/16/04 - Steamborgs, coglayers, and mech jockeys are the heroes of DragonMech. Now you can learn more about them in this new preview of the book's Characters chapter! Click here to download. (3 MB PDF)
6/8/04 - Look for these upcoming releases in August: Dungeon Crawl Classics #10: The Sunless Garden and Geek Wars: Battle for the Con! Geek Wars is our first card game and it's completely hilarious -- check it out!
6/2/04 - Now in stores: Dungeon Crawl Classics #7: The Secret of Smuggler's Cove. Can you uncover the secret? And while you're here, check out the great reviews that the Aerial Adventure Guide has been getting...
5/30/04 - DragonMech is off to the printer! Start the countdown with this preview from the Introduction chapter, which showcases the book's awesome graphic design and explains how a fantasy world of mechs came to be. Click here to download. (1.5 MB PDF) While you're here, also take a look at the latest Sword & Sorcery Insider, which has another preview of DragonMech!
5/16/04 - At long last, Blackmoor is back on track! Dave Arneson's Blackmoor is formally scheduled for September release.
5/13/04 - We've added a retro-style d20 character sheet to our Free Materials page -- it's perfect for use with our Dungeon Crawl Classics modules!
5/10/04 - The Power Gamer's 3.5 Warrior Strategy Guide is now shipping to stores! This first-of-its-kind book gives d20 players everything they need to WIN every combat in the world's most popular role playing game! We've put together a special preview of the feats chapter to show you what it can do for your game (200K PDF).
5/6/04 - You asked, we listened -- after numerous requests to expand the Gen Con Dungeon Crawl Classics tournament, we have done so. Click here for full details!
5/1/04 - We're having a sale! Visit our online store for the details.
4/28/04 - Dungeon Crawl Classics #6: Temple of the Dragon Cult is now in stores! Click here for an expanded preview showcasing some of its awesome retro-style art!
4/25/04 - Think you're a tough dungeon crawler? Find out! We're pleased to announce the first annual Gen Con Dungeon Crawl Classics Open Tournament. The Crypt of the Devil-Lich awaits -- can you make it to the final level? Those who do will receive great prizes. Click here for full details!
4/18/04 - We've posted details on our June and July releases:
4/12/04 - Zeitgeist Games, our partner in publishing Blackmoor, has reached a formal agreement with Wizards of the Coast to license the property. Read the press release here. Look for more info on Blackmoor soon!
4/11/04 - DragonMech is coming! Check out the official DragonMech preview page. We've added some new art to the image gallery, including the awesome mech battle cover art for the first release. We've also posted errata for Dungeon Crawl Classics #5: Aerie of the Crow God. Click here for the map showing the final two encounter areas.
4/7/04 - The Aerial Adventure Guide and Dungeon Crawl Classics #5: Aerie of the Crow God are now in stores! Ask for them at your friendly local game retailer. In other news, there's a treat in store for Morningstar fans. Creator R. Scott Kennan has put together an official Morningstar site, with new forums, at www.morningstarD20.com.
4/4/04 - The Aerial Adventure Guide hardback compilation will be in stores this week. This beautiful book covers everything you need to take your campaign to the sky! More than a third of the book is all-new material, and the rest is updated to 3.5. We've posted an updated preview of the book, including interior art, table of contents, and a PDF preview of the gorgeous deck plans!
3/28/04 - We have a big update for Dungeon Crawl Classics fans:
3/21/04 - Bloody Jack is back! "A Reaver's Tale: The Deadly Life and Lively Death of Bloody Jack Dascombe" is a free 5-page web enhancement for Dungeon Crawl Classics #4: Bloody Jack's Gold. It gives a biography of everybody's favorite pirate (in both life and undeath), and includes his stats and the new Wave-Cursed Revenant monster template. Click here to download! (300K PDF)
3/14/04 - ...and another great review for Monsters of the Boundless Blue: 4 stars from EN World! Click here to read the review. 3/8/04 - We are very pleased to announce that White Wolf is partnering with Goodman Games to publish DragonMech under the Sword & Sorcery Studios banner! Here is the full press release. 3/1/04 - Now available: Dungeon Crawl Classics #4: Bloody Jack's Gold! 2/23/04 - We are pleased to announce that renowned design firm Super Unicorn will be working on DragonMech. Here is the full press release. 2/9/04 - We are very excited to announce DragonMech: a world of medieval fantasy mechs powered by steam, magic, or the labor of a thousand slaves! 2/3/04 - The DM Campaign Tracker is now available! We have it in our warehouse and it's shipping to stores as we speak. Look for it in your local retailer within the week, or find it at our online store. 1/25/04 - We've posted details of our April releases. There's the next book in the Dungeon Crawl Classics series (#6: Temple of the Dragon Cult), as well as a first-of-its-kind d20 book: The Power Gamer's 3.5 Warrior Strategy Guide. 1/18/04 - Dungeon Crawl Classics #4: Bloody Jack's Gold goes to the printer this week. Looking for somewhere tropical for your characters to vacation? Maybe they could try to find Bloody Jack's lost hoard. Here are some pictures from the module showing the trip... 1/13/04 - Now that you're done reading The Complete Guide to Drow (you did it read it, right?), here's some bonus material: more venom zombies to assist your drow villains in their nefarious schemes! You can download the file from our Free Materials page. 1/2/04 - It's that time of the month again: new product announcements! For March we're pleased to announce Dungeon Crawl Classics #5: Aerie of the Crow God.
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